English blood stocks of red blood cells are low, with an Amber alert issued by the National Blood an

13 October 2022

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Important Notice:  English blood stocks of red blood cells are low, with an Amber alert issued by the National Blood and Transplantation Service.

Considering the current low blood stocks, we would like to support members to continue to perform most major vascular surgery which constitutes P1 and P2 cases. In most cases there little need for blood transfusion, and in most cases, open aortic surgery, the need for transfused blood is obviated with the use of cell salvage. To find out more look HERE 

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